Random facts 

hey guys

so how many times have you reached the end of a conversation with a person and wondered how you could be more interesting ? 

well i have never thought that because im the most entertaining person i know but if you are in this situation let me help you with this list of random facts (some aren't real but i honestly thing they should be)

- A cloud weighs around a million tonnes. A cloud typically has a volume of around 1km3 and a density of around 1.003kg per m3 – that's a density that’s around 0.4 per cent lower than the air surrounding it 

- A chicken once lived for 18 months without a head. Mike the chicken's incredible feat was recorded back in the 1940s in the USA. He survived as his jugular vein and most of his brainstem were left mostly intact, ensuring just enough brain function remained for survival. In the majority of cases, a headless chicken dies in a matter of minutes.

- The fear of long words is called Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia. The 36-letter word was first used by the Roman poet Horace in the first century BCE to criticise those writers with an unreasonable penchant for long words. It was American poet Aimee Nezheukumatathil, possibly afraid of their own surname, who coined the term how we know it in 2000.

- Comets smell like rotten eggs. A comet smells like rotten eggs, urine, burning matches, and… almonds. Traces of hydrogen sulphide, ammonia, sulphur dioxide, and hydrogen cyanide were all found in the makeup of the comet 67P/Churyumove-Gerasimenko. Promotional postcards were even commissioned in 2016 carrying the pungent scent of a comet.

- Fish form orderly queues in emergencies. When evacuating through narrow spaces in sketchy situations, schools of neon tetra fish queue so that they don’t collide or clog up the line. Scientists interpreted this behaviour as showing that fish can respect social rules even in emergency situations, unlike us humans. 

- Animals can be allergic to humans. Animals can be allergic to our dead skin cells – dander. These allergic reactions can be just like ours, too, including breathing difficulties and skin irritation.

- Beavers don't actually live in dams. Technically,beavers live in a loge that they build behind a dam, within a deep pool of water.

- One in 18 people have a third nipple. Known as polythelia, the third nipple is caused by a mutation in inactive genes.

- You can actually die laughing. And a nulber of people have, typically due to intense laughter causing a heart attack or suffocation. Comedy shows should come with a warning.

i hope this will help any of you out there who struggle from being boring (it gets better i promise) 

use these facts wisely

bye

 this is a creative writing exercice

we cowrote this with Anna, to refuel her during her sickness

Hello,yesterday i did not eat hotdogs,even though i am american, they disgust me quite a lot,I dont really like mustard, yellow is not an attractive colour, i prefer blue like the sea, i quite like the sea, especially the mediterranean, i like the corniche not jumping im scared of hights, but i want to go bungyjumping, my dad said your eyes would pop out if you jumped, ive seen people do jokes and pretend they didnt attach well or said 321 and at 2 they pushed them instead of 0, hahaha, my brother once did an article on numbers on charlies OIB, I do wonder why it is called Charlie, I knew a magician called Charlie who read your mind, it always worked you had to think of a colour in your head, i would probably say blue,i like fishes but not the ones to eat, i dont want to drown, it would be quite a loss of aura, and im cool so though luck, i like salmon, raw next question, raww, quite satisfying to say, like naw, nawww, im not australian but i went to australia, once i said my favorite animals were koalas kangaroos and kiwis then i realised the initials that formed, so i never said that again , apart now, the only thing I new how to draw in primary school was kawaii koalas, my mom only knows how to draw an elephant from the back, i never went to india but i watched passage to india yesterday, quite a weird film, it was so long, didnt understand most of it especially as I was sick I had the impression to have a fever dream, I also watched despicable me 1 2 3 then the minions, i did a banana bread because i was inspired by the minions, i burnt it because i started napping, i sent a photo to my friends, i now have a reputation of not achieving cookies, crepes and banana breads, i didnt eat crepes for the chandeleur this year, quite strange that tradition, i only saw my grandparents

this is the story chatgpt came up with with this text

this is for scientific purpose

It all started with a hotdog—or rather, the lack of one. Yesterday, I refused to eat hotdogs. You see, despite being American, they disgust me quite a lot. Mustard is no better; yellow just isn’t an attractive color. I much prefer blue, the deep, endless shade of the sea. Speaking of which, the Mediterranean is my favorite. The Corniche, with its breathtaking views, calls to me—not for jumping, of course. Heights terrify me. Yet, paradoxically, I dream of going bungee jumping. My dad once told me that if you jumped, your eyes might pop out. Comforting.

I've seen those pranks where people are pushed at ‘2’ instead of ‘0’ during the countdown. Hilarious. My brother once wrote an article about numbers for Charlie’s OIB. I’ve always wondered why it’s called Charlie. There was a magician named Charlie once—he could read minds. It worked every time. “Think of a color,” he’d say. I’d probably pick blue.

I like fish but not for eating. The thought of drowning terrifies me—it would be a terrible loss of aura. And I'm cool, so tough luck, ocean. But salmon? That’s an exception—raw, of course. Next question. Rawww. That’s a satisfying sound. Like “naw.” Nawww. I’m not Australian, though I did visit Australia once. Back then, I declared my favorite animals were koalas, kangaroos, and kiwis—until I realized the initials they formed. Never said that again. Until now.

The only thing I knew how to draw in primary school was kawaii koalas. My mom, on the other hand, has a singular artistic talent: drawing elephants—but only from the back. She’s never been to India, and neither have I, but yesterday I watched A Passage to India. What a weird film. So long. Half of it felt like a fever dream, though that might’ve been the actual fever I had.

Then, I turned to something more digestible—Despicable Me 1, 2, and 3, followed by Minions. Inspired, I baked banana bread. Or rather, I attempted to. A nap ensued, and the banana bread burned. I sent a picture to my friends, cementing my reputation as a failure in the fields of cookies, crepes, and banana bread. This year, I didn’t even eat crepes for Chandeleur. A strange tradition, now that I think about it. The only people I saw were my grandparents.

bye guys

 

Max, a superior being

hey guys

So for anyone new, Max is my dog, and today i will be proving why he is, in fact, a superior being. 

i should probably start with his backstory (he is a very complex character) : we actually got him in 2017. he had just been abandoned when we got him (humans are trash), and by that time he was four.

He have had him since and he is a great dog (im pretty sure my mother loves him more than us). here's him 

such a diva 

now let's dive in to the core of this article : why makes max better than all of us ? 

first of all, look at his color

I mean people would pay to have this hair (and to be this photogenic)

also, he is a million different people all at once

he is quite gender fluid I would say, as many people have mistaken him for a female #effeminateking 

He also has great posture, which let's be honest, is a quality none of us have truly mastered (I am proud to say he has surpassed me on that level)

I mean just existing next to him is losing aura 

finally, and most importantly, Max has repeatedly proven his superiority by being able to master an incredible quality which none of us have, and that is to shut up and mind your own business. 

this is all for the incredible being that is my dog, i hope i have convinced you all and that you won’t be too depressed about your boring maxless lives

bye

Tempering chocolate

 How to Temper Chocolate Like a Pro (and Avoid a Meltdown)

Tempering chocolate is one of those kitchen skills that sounds fancy but is actually just controlled melting with a bit of science thrown in. Get it right, and you’ll have glossy, snappy chocolate that makes your homemade treats look like they came straight out of a pâtisserie. Get it wrong… well, let’s just say your chocolate might end up looking more like a sad puddle than a luxurious coating.

So, let’s dive into how to temper chocolate properly—without losing your temper.

Why Bother Tempering Chocolate?

If you’ve ever melted chocolate, spread it on something, and then noticed it turned dull, streaky, or weirdly soft at room temperature, that’s because it wasn’t tempered. Properly tempered chocolate has:

✔ A shiny, professional-looking finish

✔ A satisfying snap when you break it

✔ A stable texture that doesn’t melt instantly in your hands (though let’s be honest, you’re still going to eat it pretty fast)

Without tempering, your chocolate can end up grainy, bloomed (those white streaks that make it look dusty), or just soft and disappointing.

The Science-y Bit (Don’t Worry, It’s Simple)

Chocolate contains cocoa butter, which has different types of fat crystals. When you just melt chocolate and let it cool, these crystals solidify in a random, chaotic way. But when you temper it, you control the formation of the right kind of stable crystals, giving you that glossy, snappy result.

How to Temper Chocolate

There are a few ways to do this, but we’ll focus on the seeding method because it’s the easiest and most foolproof.

You’ll Need:

Good quality chocolate (dark, milk, or white)

A thermometer (yes, I know, but precision matters!)

A heatproof bowl

A saucepan with a bit of water (double boiler setup)

A spatula (and self-control not to eat all the chocolate before you use it)

Steps:

1. Chop your chocolate – The smaller the pieces, the easier it melts. You’ll need about ⅔ of the chocolate for melting and ⅓ to add later as “seeds.”

2. Melt gently – Place the ⅔ portion of chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Don’t let the bowl touch the water! Stir gently until it reaches:

Dark chocolate: 45–50°C (113–122°F)

Milk chocolate: 40–45°C (104–113°F)

White chocolate: 37–40°C (98.6–104°F)

If you don’t have a thermometer, the chocolate should be fully melted but not scorching hot.

3. Cool it down – Remove the bowl from heat and gradually stir in the remaining ⅓ of unmelted chocolate (this helps form the right crystals). Keep stirring until it cools to:

Dark chocolate: 27–28°C (80–82°F)

Milk chocolate: 26–27°C (78–80°F)

White chocolate: 25–26°C (77–79°F)

4. Reheat slightly – Gently warm the chocolate back up (just a little!) until it reaches:

Dark chocolate: 31–32°C (88–90°F)

Milk chocolate: 29–30°C (84–86°F)

White chocolate: 28–29°C (82–84°F)

Be careful not to overheat it, or you’ll undo all that careful tempering work!

Now your chocolate is tempered and ready to be used for dipping, molding, or drizzling over everything in sight.

Quick Troubleshooting

❌ My chocolate turned dull and streaky – 

It probably got too warm after tempering. Try re-tempering.

❌ It won’t set properly – 

The temperature might have been off. Make sure to use a thermometer and follow the temperature steps.

❌ I ate all the chocolate before tempering – 

Honestly, I get it. Just buy more and try again.

Tempering might sound a bit technical, but once you get the hang of it, it becomes second nature. Plus, nothing makes you feel like a professional chocolatier quite like snapping into a perfectly glossy piece of homemade chocolate. Now go forth and temper like a boss!

banana bread

 Hello, today i watched the minions, so i made a banana bread , i then burnt it 

DAVE

Dave’s Storytelling Through Music

Dave has built a reputation for being more than just a rapper—his music often feels like a deep conversation, a reflection, or even a short film. His ability to weave emotion, social issues, and personal experiences into his songs makes him stand out. Among his many tracks, “Both Sides of a Smile,” “Lesley,” “Starlight,” and “Laws of Attraction” offer a strong mix of introspection, storytelling, and atmosphere.

Both Sides of a Smile – A Look at Relationships and Their Contradictions

This track from We’re All Alone in This Together explores the emotional highs and lows of a relationship. Featuring James Blake, the song presents a layered take on love and conflict, with a tone that shifts between vulnerability and frustration.

Dave’s verses depict a relationship filled with contradictions—love and resentment, closeness and distance. The storytelling feels personal, yet relatable, and the closing monologue gives the song an almost cinematic quality.

Lesley – A Difficult but Important Narrative

At over 11 minutes long, Lesley is one of Dave’s most intense storytelling pieces. Taken from Psychodrama, the song follows the story of a woman trapped in an abusive relationship, gradually building up to a tragic conclusion.

The way Dave tells this story makes it feel deeply personal, even though it speaks to a broader issue. The lyrics take their time, allowing listeners to fully absorb Lesley’s experiences, and by the end of the song, it leaves a lasting impression.

Starlight – A Laid-Back Yet Reflective Track

Unlike the heavy themes of the previous songs, Starlight takes a different approach. Built around a Fly Me to the Moon sample, this track feels more effortless, blending confidence with introspection.

Dave moves between discussing success, personal struggles, and everyday life, making the song feel casual yet thoughtful. The production is smooth, and the delivery is measured, making it a track that works in many different settings.

Laws of Attraction – A Subtle Take on Love and Desire

Featuring Snoh Aalegra, Laws of Attraction has a relaxed, almost understated quality. The song touches on relationships, attraction, and emotional distance, with both artists complementing each other’s styles.

Rather than over-explaining emotions, Dave keeps the lyrics restrained, letting the atmosphere of the track carry its weight. It’s a song that doesn’t demand attention but instead allows the listener to sit with its mood.

Dave’s ability to balance storytelling with strong production makes his music stand out. Whether he’s diving into difficult subjects, reflecting on personal experiences, or crafting something more relaxed, his approach remains thoughtful and deliberate.

These four tracks highlight different aspects of his artistry, showing why he continues to be one of the most compelling voices in UK rap.

The Secret Economy of the Internet: Who profits from your data?

In the digital age, personal data is more valuable than oil. Every click, like, and purchase is recorded, analzed, and sold in an invisible marketplace where few understand who truly profits. This is the hiden economy of data brokers: companies you’ve likely never heard of, yet they know more about you than your closest friends.

Who are the Data Brokers?

Data brokerage is a multi-billion-dollar industry, populated by firms such as Acxiom, Experian, and Oracle. These companies collect, and sell vast amounts of personal information: from your online shopping habits to your medical history. They don’t just track what you buy; they predict what you will buy and sell this to advertisers.

How your data is collected and sold

Think you have control over your privacy? Think again. Data is collected everywhere: from websites, apps, social media, and even card transactions. Credit card companies, retailers, and social networks all contribute to this ecosystem.

Once gathered, data brokers sort individuals into categories like "Expecting Mother," "Luxury Traveler," or even "Financially Vulnerable." These profiles are then auctioned off to advertisers, insurance companies, and even political campaigns.

The risks you didn’t know you were taking

Beyond targeted ads, this system has some real unsettling consequences. Some insurance companies adjust rates based on data-driven risk assessments. Employers might screen candidates using predictive data. Law enforcement uses this data services to track individuals. One of the biggest concerns is that there is little regulation. Unlike credit reports, which consumers can review, data broker profiles remain largely inaccessible and unregulated.

Can we take back control?

Erasing your digital footprint completely is almost impossible, but we can take steps to limit our exposure:

-Use privacy-focused browsers like Brave or Firefox.

-Limit app permissions and READ THE PRIVACY POLICIES before signing up!

Legislation such as the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) in Europe try to shift power back to the users, but more protections are needed. Until then, the secret economy of data brokers will continue thriving, largely unseen, yet omnipresent in our daily lives. The question is, how much of ourselves are we willing to trade for convenience?

How to become a typical French dad on a Sunday.

How to become a typical French dad on a Sunday.

This article is dedicated to the most typical French dad on a Sunday: my father.

You want to be a French dad on Sundays? You want to be the best french dad ever each sunday? Then you should follow my tips to become THE french dad of all time. Just to be clear, my tips can only apply on Sundays. 

First, the outfit:

• Your favourite sport t-shirt, the dirtier the better

• Cargo shorts with your whole life in your pockets 

• A belt where you can put money in

• A pair of crocs or flip flops

• An apron for the barbecue

• A cap or a hat to protect your balding head from the sun

Accessories: 

• A beer

• At least one construction item

• Glasses because now that you're a dad you lost a generous amount of good vision

• A barbecue

• A watch so your steaks will never be overcooked 

If you followed everything you should look like this: 

Now, how to act: 

You can look like a sunday dad but do you know how to act like a sunday dad?

First, your only goals for the day will either be taking care of the barbecue, building something, taking a nap or playing online chess very angrily and childishly. Never do something else!!! Sundays are not days to be cultivated!

You are allowed to go out of your house only if it's to go buy some more equipment for your latest build. (You are also allowed to go get some croissants for your daughter at the bakery in the morning)

Also, never more than 6 hours for your nap, you might burn your steaks in the barbecue, don't forget to use your watch in alarm mode!

If you want to drink something else than beer, you can drink tea but only in the ugliest mug you can find. 

If your sunday dad friends want to invite you for something, it will surely be golf, don’t forget to wear your hat and ride your golf buggy as if you were Vin Diesel in Fast&Furious, otherwise you will lose sunday dad points :( …

(Honestly Vin Diesel is kind of a typical french dad on a sunday in Fast&Furious)

Of course to be the ultimate typical french dad on a sunday you need to know around ten eXtReMeLy gOoD dad jokes to repeat endlessly during the whole day. Don't have mercy for your family, they deserve to endure this.

I would suggest you read this to be prepared:

If you follow all my tips you might actually become the ultimate french dad on a sunday! Congrats!

As a gift please accept these three very beautiful mugs:

(I know I did spé NSI but I can't figure out how to make these spaces smaller so please accept my most sincere apologies 😔)